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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Up a tree!

If you're on social networks, you probably have seen this already. This? Is an inflatable piece of art by Paul McCarthy, an American artist (from Salt Lake City) known for his provocative installations (check this article). Therefore, what on earth could this giant green mushroom that grew over night on the Place Vendôme really be? Various propositions circulated these past days - including, of course, a giant sex toy - but the reality is much less daring... This is simply a Christmas tree!

Really? Ok, I guess if somebody wanted to put in a plug for something. I'm guessing it's both a tree and...but... Those artists, what can you say? I love that this is in Place Vendome. Maybe Cartier will create a diamond studded...tree ornament, yeah, that's it. -Jeff